Richard Alan Ralston was born December 27, 1964 to Alan and Jerry Ralston in Cushing, Oklahoma.  He departed this life April 21, 2026 at the age of 61years.

Richard was a graduated with the class of '82 in Hobbs, New Mexico.  Richard went on to college graduating from Colorado State University in '86 with a bachelor's of Equine Science.  Richard called the Bristow area home the last twenty plus years.  Richard worked with his father in the oilfield for many years in the oil and gas industry but also lent his talents to horse judging for many different shows and organizations as well as raising horses with Ralston's Arabians.

Richard loved the Lord.  He would often preach the word as it was given to him and was proud to serve with the ministry team at Loving Hearts Ministries.  Richard was rooted in family; loving every moment he could spend with them.  A good visit brought him great joy.  He brought laughter with nearly every occasion; waking every morning with a song. "It's hard to be humble"

Richard is survived by one brother, Eddie Ralston and wife Mitzi; nephew, Cody Ralston and wife Celestine; niece, Amanda Ralston; five great nephews, Ty Ralston and wife Holly, Dylan Ralston and wife Kaycee, Johnny Morton, Raiden Ralston and Landry Nighswonger; two great-great nieces, Charli Ralston and Raynie Ralston and one great-great nephew, Colter Ralston.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Alan and Jerry Ralston